is receiving attention to long-needed improvements, A new bund has to be made which will be twenty feet wide. The fresh water supply is also being considered, and it is to be hoped that the project of sinking artesian wells, both for the settlement and native city, will be proceeded with at an early date. Electric light is not so necessary as fresh water, but it is possible that before long Ningpo' will be able. to Donat of being up to date in having an electric plant of its own.
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